Judge says labor unions’ lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward

DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers

Three DOGE associates have been granted access to systems at the Department of Labor housing sensitive information on migrant farm workers, visa applicants, and more.

A federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE’s access to Social Security systems that hold data on millions

A federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE’s access to Social Security systems that hold data on millions.

Judge Green-Lights Labor Unions’ Lawsuit Over DOGE Access to Labor Department Systems

A federal judge on April 16 declined to dismiss a lawsuit from labor unions seeking to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data systems at the Labor Department. Headed by tech billionaire and presidential adviser Elon Musk, DOGE was created by President Donald Trump via executive order with the goal of identifying and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government to reduce government spending and d…

New DOGE CIO looks to reduce Labor IT office by 30%, agency source says

The Labor Department’s new chief information officer is looking to reduce staff in the Office of the CIO by about 30%, according to a source within the agency. Hundreds of people currently work in Labor’s CIO office, but leadership is hoping many workers will voluntarily leave the team.   Thomas Shedd, who was appointed to Labor’s CIO role last month, is optimistic that the goal will be achieved through the federal government’s deferred resignat…

Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward

A federal judge says he won’t dismiss a lawsuit from labor unions seeking to block Elon Musk’s team from accessing systems at the Labor Department.

Judge to Musk’s DOGE: Not So Fast

A federal judge just delivered a blow to Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Labor unions sued to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Labor Department systems, arguing that it violates the Federal Privacy Act. Why? Because those systems hold deeply personal information—medical and financial records of millions of Americans. Think Social Security numbers, employment histories, and even disability claims. Judge J…